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Overall crime rate in Milwaukee has decreased 8 percent, according to police

July 7, 2022

Chief Jeffrey Norman and Mayor Cavalier Johnson provided a mid-year crime report that indicates that the overall crime rate in 2022 has decreased by 8 percent compared to 2021. “While we should all be encouraged by the decreases we have seen in several crime categories, we need to work as hard as ever to continue to address the violent crime, reckless driving and auto theft … [Read more...] about Overall crime rate in Milwaukee has decreased 8 percent, according to police

New Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, is sworn in

November 25, 2021

It's official, city of Milwaukee native Jeffrey B. Norman was sworn in as Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department. The public ceremony took place on Monday, November 15, 2021, in the Common Council Chambers at Milwaukee's City Hall. Chief Norman was sworn in by the Fire and Police Commission executive director, Leon W. Todd. Mayor Tom Barrett spoke along with Common Council … [Read more...] about New Chief of Police, Jeffrey Norman, is sworn in

Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC

December 24, 2020

A Milwaukee County judge has ruled in favor of former Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit against the Fire and Police Commission. According to online court records, the court reversed the decision of the board to demote Morales this past summer. Earlier this month, the city attorney admitted Morales did not receive due process when the … [Read more...] about Judge rules for former MPD chief in suit against FPC

Mayor proposes cutting 120 police officers in 2021 budget

September 24, 2020

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is proposing to cut 120 police officers in the 2021 city budget. He presented his budget Tuesday, September 22, 2020. Barrett said the coronavirus pandemic has caused budget challenges and a drop in revenue. Milwaukee's bond rating was recently downgraded by two notches making it more difficult for the city to borrow money. Barrett said … [Read more...] about Mayor proposes cutting 120 police officers in 2021 budget

Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit

August 31, 2018

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says no one benefits from 'legal wrangling' Milwaukee police officers did nothing wrong when they used a stun gun on Bucks' guard Sterling Brown during his arrest over a parking violation in January, a city attorney said Friday, contradicting the police chief and mayor who condemned the officers' actions. Grant Langley said in a court filing on … [Read more...] about Milwaukee attorney defends police in Sterling Brown arrest, asks for dismissal of federal suit

Beyond a reasonable doubt

April 15, 2013

Derek Williams

By Raina J. Johnson Special to the Milwaukee Times Just over 6 months ago, the district attorney ordered that an inquest be conducted for the purpose of inquiring into how Derek Williams died while in the custody of the Milwaukee Police Department on July 6, 2011. The 33-page report released by special prosecutor John Franke on March 29, 2013 stated, "My intent and … [Read more...] about Beyond a reasonable doubt

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